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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
1
An advertisement argues that women can pursue many careers but are guilted into domestic roles. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female illness and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Delphia Wheaton. The text also endorses Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a laxative for delicate women.
Bannack held a Tuesday night dance with refreshments by Mrs. A C Jewett and guests from Dillon and beyond. Attendees included Edna Bell Grace Gray Minnie Jackson Frank Bell James Milne Guy Gray Will Hays and others. Miss Alma Underwood wed Edward Thompson in Dillon on May 23 and guests later celebrated at the grooms parents home.
In Pageville on May 24 excitement rose over a rumored smallpox outbreak after weeks of illness in Fuqua family members. The note mentions Mrs. T. A. Wilson’s grave injuries, Virgil Gustin working on E. H. Page's ranch, Floyd Burtch's Dillon trip, John Rummins building a frame home near Merrit Park, and an Epworth League shadow party at Centerville schoolhouse.
Dillon news notes Mrs Hart hats at low prices and new stock from Mrs Merlin. Wisdon’s G W Tower visits town with Floto Circus advance man Sam Skelton. June 8 show in Dillon. Residents arrive from Grant Sheridan Bedrock Lima Bannack and Portland while clubs meet and piano sales begin May 31.
Three new girls join the summer Normal Miss Chambers and Miss Iddings of Hamilton and Miss Morrison of Missoula. Mr. Allen opens a lecture series in general exercises as seniors finish practice and biology and botany trips proceed. German club plans two plays with songs while hours extend to 8 pm and education history classes shift to morning.
In Twin Bridges a small crowd attended Sunday services at the Presbyterian church due to a small pox scare. Ford Burtch preached in place of Rev Stevens who was in Anaconda. The valley saw welcome rain and snow storms last week, much needed by locals.
Mrs T W Poindexter hosted an informal afternoon gathering Wednesday in honor of Mrs Joseph W Gilbert formerly Miss Rose Poindexter. Guests enjoyed a good time and a fine lunch was served.
A local ad touts bath items including large sponges holding a quart of water and hard milled soap that won't melt after several baths, along with bath mitts brushes sea salt toilet waters and other luxury bath products.
Henry L. Southwick from Emerson School of Oratory presents a two part program next Monday evening at Normal Assembly Hall. First part features The Cloud by Shelley and The Reformation of Uncle Billy followed by Part II with The Cardinal King Richelieu The Lovers The Monk and the Spy Act III The Lion s Skin and the Fox s Act IV The Curse of Rome There at my Feet.
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